A video Podcast talking tactics, inside industry knowledge, the Special Operations Community, and individuals who live that lifestyle.


Grab a glass, sit back, and relax with the CORE Survival team and leaders of the industry.

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look forward to bourbon, experiences, life, and upcoming products!

The HEL-STAR® Series is a revolutionary design of user defined, field proven visible & IR helmet strobes.

HEL-STAR® was designed specifically for airborne & ground special operations.


Each podcast, we plan to indulge in a different bourbon of choice, recommended by our viewers.

Our hosts (SGM) Jamey Caldwell, and (CW4) Ray Bischoff, will be guiding you through the “HEL-STARs & Bourbon” Journey!


During the show, we will take a deep dive into our guest, and their experiences, stories, and relevancy to the industry.

Prepare to engage in these “unfiltered conversations” & relax with these high level operating individuals.


Sergeant Major - (SGM) Jamey Caldwell, has spent over 21 years in the U.S. Army, spending seven of those years apart of the 75th Ranger Regiment, and 14 years in a Special Operations Unit. Deployed to combat fourteen, times and accompanied over 500 missions. He, as well as his team consistently remained in functional working order during the global war on terror (GWOT) in Afghanistan, Iraq, and countless countries around the world.

  • CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER 4 - (CW4) Ray Bischoff, is a business development professional - ISR. Over 22 years of proven hands-on experience with strategic, operational, and tactical planning and execution of all facets of Joint Fire Support. SOF JTAC Instructor and Evaluator. UAS planner, operator, and master trainer.

  • Leading a team of business development personnel that provide industry-leading SWIR technology, night vision, and weapons sights used to enhance force protection and operations across the DoD.

Pilot Episode for HEL-STARs & Bourbon - Jamey Caldwell and Ray Bischoff Talk Tactics

In this episode, (SGM) Jamey Caldwell, & (CW4) Ray Bischoff, will be kicking back as they take you through their personal journey with the military, changing tactics as technology advances, and their relationship with CORE Survival.


HEL-STARs & Bourbon Ep. 2 | Cowboys, Night Vision, and Lack of Training

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On this episode of HEL-STARs & Bourbon, we had the honor to host Pat Hickcox, owner of Emerging Tactical Solutions and long-time friend of Jamey Caldwell.


HEL-STARs & Bourbon Ep. 3 | Social Media, FDE, and Law Enforcement

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On the next episode of HEL-STARs & Bourbon, we introduce the one and only Andrew Ha, Owner and creator of Fifty Shades of FDE.


HEL-STARs & Bourbon Ep. 4 | Apologies to Your Wife, Poor Eye Sight, and Thermal Future

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On this episode of HEL-STARs & Bourbon, we had the honor to host Augee Kim, The Chief Operating Officer for Tactical Night Vision Company TNVC, .Inc